Meta acquires Luxexcel in AR Glasses quest

Meta has bought Dutch 3D lens printer Luxexcel for an undisclosed sum.


The acquisition, which was first reported by Belgian newspaper De Tijd has fueled speculation that Meta will absorb Luxexcel’s smart lens technology into its augmented reality (AR) business.
The smart lens technology can integrate different lens projection areas, holographic films and active foils within lenses, the report stated.


Founded in 2009, Luxexcel has previously worked with AR companies, including the Israeli firm Lumus and the Oxford-based WaveOptics, according to the report.


Giving a hint at the kind of timeframe Meta is considering for the eventual launch of its own AR glasses, in a December blog post, Andrew Bosworth, the head of Reality Labs, said the company’s “vision for true AR glasses will require years of progress, making our devices slimmer, lighter, faster and more powerful, all while consuming way less battery power and generating much less heat.”

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